Chances are you have a Google account, whether it’s for business or personal use. It’s more accessible today than ever before and provides a solid way to gain access to several important features and accounts. Considering how much can be done with a Google account, users forget that they can put their security and personal data at risk. Here are some ways that your Google account is at risk, as well as what you can do to fix it.

Gmail is a great way to take advantage of business email, but do you know all of the ins and outs of how to use some of its finer details? Today’s tip is dedicated to going over some of the more useful features of Gmail, like filters and labels--both of which will be helpful in controlling your inbox.

If you hadn’t yet noticed, there’s been a change made to the Google search engine that will influence how search results are presented to users. Google’s ‘Instant’ feature, introduced in 2010, is no more.

The Internet is always changing, and anyone who has been using it for a while has experienced this change for themselves. While it might be strange to think about, the latest statistics have proven that the current changes to the Internet are some of the most significant--especially for businesses. “Online business as usual” will be significantly different moving forward.

The branch of malware known as Ghost Push now has a new component, Gooligan, and it certainly lives up to its name. Google was struck by an attack that infected over one million Android users, with over 13,000 additional devices adding to that total on a daily basis.

There are many ways to fund a project, but one of the more interesting ways to do so in today’s web-centric culture is through crowdfunding. It’s been so effective that even major companies like Google are using it to their advantage. Google’s latest project encourages users to hack into the Nexus line of mobile devices to collect potential vulnerabilities, with the promise of prizes for those who are successful.

In light of a recent zero-day vulnerability discovered with Adobe Flash, along with the wide adoption of the alternative rich media player HTML5, Google has put into motion plans to stop supporting Flash for its popular web browser, Google Chrome. By all accounts, this move may be the final nail in the coffin for the Internet stalwart, which means that your business should cease using it.

]]>telesysgoogle [AT] telesysonline [DOT] com (Telesys Voice Data Solutions)Telesys Voice and Data BlogMon, 06 Jun 2016 07:30:22 -0500Tip of the Week: Google Docs Now Lets You Type With Your Voice, Here’s How to Use It!https://www.telesysonline.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-google-docs-now-lets-you-type-with-your-voice-here-s-how-to-use-it
https://www.telesysonline.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-google-docs-now-lets-you-type-with-your-voice-here-s-how-to-use-itVoice-related technology is hardly news for Google. Android smartphones have had voice capabilities for a long time now. Google Now, the function's official name, can be used for Internet searches, setting alarms, adding calendar entries, activating entertainment like movies and music, calling or texting friends, and countless other functions. Now, however, you can literally write entire documents by using your voice in Google Docs.
]]>telesysgoogle [AT] telesysonline [DOT] com (Telesys Voice Data Solutions)How ToWed, 16 Mar 2016 07:30:00 -0500Tip of the Week: How to Lock and Unlock Your Google Wallet Cardhttps://www.telesysonline.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-lock-and-unlock-your-google-wallet-card
https://www.telesysonline.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-lock-and-unlock-your-google-wallet-cardGoogle might be best known for its search engine and groups of desktop apps, but it’s also known for innovating and rattling the cages of how we live our lives. One of the ways it’s doing so is with Google Wallet, an app that’s designed to make sharing cash and money transfers online even easier. What a lot of people forget, however, is that Google Wallet, and its associated card, can still be the target of fraud.
]]>telesysgoogle [AT] telesysonline [DOT] com (Telesys Voice Data Solutions)How ToWed, 24 Feb 2016 07:30:00 -0600Sorry, Windows XP Users: No More Google Chrome Updates for Youhttps://www.telesysonline.com/blog/sorry-windows-xp-users-no-more-google-chrome-updates-for-you
https://www.telesysonline.com/blog/sorry-windows-xp-users-no-more-google-chrome-updates-for-youIt’s been quite some time since Microsoft cut the cord on Windows XP support, rendering it insecure and incredibly risky to run in a professional setting. This was quite a blow to both PC users and business professionals, but it’s about to get even worse for the antiquated operating system. Now, even Google is cutting support for their web browser, Google Chrome, for older operating systems from both Microsoft and Apple.
]]>telesysgoogle [AT] telesysonline [DOT] com (Telesys Voice Data Solutions)Technology Fri, 04 Dec 2015 07:30:00 -0600Tip of the Week: View Your Current Google Sessions for Optimal Securityhttps://www.telesysonline.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-view-your-current-google-sessions-for-optimal-security
https://www.telesysonline.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-view-your-current-google-sessions-for-optimal-securityLogging into an account only to find out that you’ve been hacked can be a real hassle. If you’re wondering why and how this could have happened, you’re in luck; some accounts, like Google, record when and how the account is accessed, and finding out how is as easy as checking out your security settings. Here’s how you can see who is accessing your account, and how.
]]>telesysgoogle [AT] telesysonline [DOT] com (Telesys Voice Data Solutions)How ToWed, 07 Oct 2015 07:30:00 -0500Tip of the Week: How to Search the Web Without Typinghttps://www.telesysonline.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-search-the-web-without-typing
https://www.telesysonline.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-search-the-web-without-typingHow fast are you at finding the information you need using Google Search? In today’s data-driven world, knowing how to effectively use Google is actually a marketable skill. Did you know that there are ways in Google Chrome to search for what you need that take less time than typing your query in the search bar?
]]>telesysgoogle [AT] telesysonline [DOT] com (Telesys Voice Data Solutions)How ToWed, 02 Sep 2015 07:30:00 -05005 Nifty Google Easter Eggs You Might Not Realize Existhttps://www.telesysonline.com/blog/5-nifty-google-easter-eggs-you-might-not-realize-exist
https://www.telesysonline.com/blog/5-nifty-google-easter-eggs-you-might-not-realize-existGoogle is the world’s most popular search engine, and it’s grown so outrageously popular that there’s even a verb named after it; “to google” is to search for something on the Internet using Google. However, to this day, Google continues to surprise the public with fun Easter eggs, hidden functions which provide a level of entertainment to the user.
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